Originally Posted by Gadzooks (Post 9429392)

I've heard many amazing drummers in metal. Vinny Paul is probably my favorite.
These days it seems like drummers are becoming more dispensable with the technology that's available in even the lowest grade of studio.
Look at Chris Adler from Lamb of God. He could probably be replaced by Richard Christie over the course of a week or so.
In this time and age Drummers are replaceable. A good/creative bass player is far more rare.

Originally Posted by splatbass (Post 9429159)

As a professional musician for more than 30 years, including as a bass player, I can tell you you don't know shit about it.